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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 273.54 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 273.54 and 91.18 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 273.54 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/273.54 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 273.54 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 24,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,941.38/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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